It’s been a big year for New York tech-house hitmaker Westend, between launching his own record label, writing a groove-filled anthem for the New York Knicks during their championship run and…

This striking new Sphere residency is nothing short of a feather in the cap for heavy metal’s most enduring act.

Jack White at BleauLive Theater, Wu-Tang Clan at T-Mobile Arena, NASCAR weekend at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Wiz Khalifa at Hakkasan, Brandon Flowers at Encore Theater and more.

Uncle Acid & The Deadbeats brought fuzzed-out doom metal to Area15 on September 18.

The goal for Porter has always been to showcase Blackness in the midst of triumph, not trauma.

Public Works remained the only dedicated coffee destination on Water Street for nine years, but this year brought two newcomers to the fold.

The corporate pastry chef for Tao Group Hospitality’s West Coast portfolio helped his team win gold at the Pastry World Cup Americas Selection in New Orleans over the summer.

The hotline offers a free, 24-hour alternative to 911 for mental health crises, connecting callers to trained counselors by phone, text or chat.

The all-ages Summer of Ska fest brings multiple acts to Red Dwarf and Grey Witch on September 5.

Lopez’s leadership and influence don’t stop with Arts District bars Nocturno and Cobra Clutch—he was recently tapped as creative director of mixology at Sahara Las Vegas.

Babyface at the Pearl, Ragnarok Music Festival at Area15, Hasan Minhaj and Ronny Chieng at Encore Theater, J. Cole at T-Mobile Arena and more.

Pinkbox Doughnuts is practically a shoo-in for the winner’s circle.

Common Ground Pottery gives people the space to reignite or hone their creativity.

Red Rock Running Company’s four Valley locations provide a network where local runners can fuel up and equip themselves for their next big challenge.

A’ja Wilson is indisputably the best professional athlete to ever suit up in Las Vegas.

Sometimes a good wash, color or cut is all it takes to feel like a brand new person.

The Golden Tiki is Chinatown’s departure lounge.

This must-visit destination is where art, history and inspiration come together beautifully.

Since 2001, Extreme Thing has thrown extreme sports—BMX dirt jumping, wrestling, skateboarding—into the same arena as punk, hardcore, metal and beyond.

You never know what you truly need until you visit Goodwill.

Becky Hammon has now cemented her first three-peat as a Best of Vegas honoree.

This infamous dive hasn’t ascended; it’s only dug itself deeper. And we love that.